Editorial Review
Football is a violent sport to begin with, but what would it be like without rules? The answer is
Blitz 2001, a wild, arcade-style football free-for-all. While the core concepts of
Blitz are essentially the same as real football--throw and run to score touchdowns while trying to prevent your opponent from doing the same--the play here tends to get a bit dirty without details like penalties and good sportsmanship.
In Blitz, the key to stopping the pass is tackling receivers before they ever get into their routes. After a great play, celebration is over the top, with players doing cartwheels, pretending to ride horses, and shouting at the top of their lungs. But the victimized party doesn't have to sit back and just take it. They can pick up the celebrating player and throw him to the turf--and then jump on top of him.
Because this is the Nintendo 64, the graphics are clear and the movement is fast, which is crucial to the success of a game like this and the main reason why the Blitz series on the technically inferior PlayStation has never quite cut it. Of course, four can play at once, which is where Blitz really shines, and new to the game this year are some entertaining minigames. Adding to the cartoonish fun of this game, a player can literally catch on fire--like some mythological football demigod--after reeling in three balls in a row or making three consecutive sacks. It's funny and kind of scary to see several flaming linebackers accelerating toward the quarterback.
The one small catch to all this is that players who bought Blitz 2000 will notice very few differences besides updated rosters, leaving it a dubious purchase for those familiar with the franchise. Those new to it, however, are sure to discover reserves of testosterone that they never thought they had. --Robb Guido
Pros:
- Playing with three other players is infinitely fun
- Includes new minigames, such as a QB challenge
Cons: - It's the same gameplay as Blitz 2000 with only minor technical improvements
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Customer Reviews
Best "Footbal" Game Ever 
2009-01-01
This is probably the least realistic football game ever made. It is more like a cross between wrestling, UfC, and football. That being said, if you are into the football games that are entirely realistic, you know, where you have to take into account every single factor that could ever possibly affect a game, this is not for you. However, if you basically understand what football is, and simply want to have fun, this is the best football game available. Great for parties and tournaments, the multilayer is wonderful. I have had some very intense football games against some friends. I highly recommend this game to anyone who is not to serious about their football games and just wants to have a lot of fun.
not worth the money 
2008-12-07
If your looking for a game that you can enjoy for about 15 minutes then this might be right for you, but I can tell you after those openings minutes wear off this game really shows how bad it really is. Gameplay is all the same, it is so repetitive and after you crushed people for a few minutes it gets really old fast. I can't believe anyone actually enjoyes this game, but I thought it was lame.
A lot of fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2004-04-18
It is great. I like this better than the regular football games.
A Good Game 2003-09-21
If you're looking for a good football party game, then look no more. This is the game. It has great graphics and beleive me, it's not choppy. This game will have you entertained for hours, if you're by yourself or with friends, this is the game. If you throw the ball to the same reciever three time in a row, he'll be on fire which means that it'll take at least two guys to tackle him, and who says after you tackle the guy it's done. Ohhhh, no you can jump on the guy while he's down (which you can't do in real football) and then the tackler will say something like "squashed you like a bug" or " and stay down." So if you're struggling on trying to find any game, get this one. This is the best football game for the N64 out there!
where is the originality 2003-08-15
How come there is no cussing in Blitz 2001, the original coin-op had cussing when certain power moves was performed. So of all the different versions out there, on what system can I possibly find the version of blitz with all the features with a few enhancments, and the cussing
NFL Blitz 2002-01-25
Football is a violent sport to begin with, but what would it be like without rules? The answer is
Blitz 2001, a wild, arcade-style football free-for-all. While the core concepts of
Blitz are essentially the same as real football--throw and run to score touchdowns while trying to prevent your opponent from doing the same--the play here tends to get a bit dirty without details like penalties and good sportsmanship.
In Blitz, the key to stopping the pass is tackling receivers before they ever get into their routes. After a great play, celebration is over the top, with players doing cartwheels, pretending to ride horses, and shouting at the top of their lungs. But the victimized party doesn't have to sit back and just take it. They can pick up the celebrating player and throw him to the turf--and then jump on top of him.
Because this is the Nintendo 64, the graphics are clear and the movement is fast, which is crucial to the success of a game like this and the main reason why the Blitz series on the technically inferior PlayStation has never quite cut it. Of course, four can play at once, which is where Blitz really shines, and new to the game this year are some entertaining minigames. Adding to the cartoonish fun of this game, a player can literally catch on fire--like some mythological football demigod--after reeling in three balls in a row or making three consecutive sacks. It's funny and kind of scary to see several flaming linebackers accelerating toward the quarterback.
The one small catch to all this is that players who bought Blitz 2000 will notice very few differences besides updated rosters, leaving it a dubious purchase for those familiar with the franchise. Those new to it, however, are sure to discover reserves of testosterone that they never thought they had. --Robb Guido
Pros:
- Playing with three other players is infinitely fun
- Includes new minigames, such as a QB challenge
Cons: - It's the same gameplay as Blitz 2000 with only minor technical improvements
the best 2002-01-01
I like this game a loy but i dont have it i want to buy it for a low price because i dont have enough money but the game rock so much the tacles and the throws and the game its just so good so i will do anything to buy it for a cheaoer price thank you.
It's Good 2001-01-03
This game delivers a fanstitic job of the N64 capabilities and that is twice as better as the Playstation's version. It has graphics similar to Arcrades and it keeps on getting better. the gameplay is the same and it is still fun to play with.
BOOM! Baby! 2000-12-29
Powerbombs, reverse bulldogs, touchdowns, hail marys, etc. This is what you'll find in NFL Blitz 2001. Sound violent? Sound unsuitable for all ages? Well, it is violent but in is perfectly suitable. Theres no cussing and no shouting cuss words all over the place and there is no blood, or guts or anything else. The announcers comments are entertaining to hear and are funny too from "Hey he can't do that!" to "That's totally unprofessional". The post celebrations are funny, from players riding invisible ponies to the good old tossing the ball behind you. The player may be tackled and down on the ground but it doesn't stop there... why not pile on top of the guy? The game has it's four-playerr mode making it even better and the mini games are fun and challenging. This title is great for parties and sleepovers and can keep someone entertained for hours. The excitement is great for example when it's the fourth quarter with ten seconds to go and the difference of one touchdown seperates the score. The ball is snapped and your backpedalling. Recievers are calling "Any day now!", "Pass it to me" and you franticlly search for one that's open. Suddenly you hit the button and the ball is sailing through the air like a plane. This is the pass that defines the game! In the background you here the announcer call out "It's the Hail Mary!". The ball seems to be to far but you press the button and the reciever lunges. Everything seems to be in slow motion as the receiver grabs the ball and falls into the endzone. TOUCHDOWN! Flashes across the screen and you jump up and scream with joy. Seem exciting? Want to experience it for yourself? Then run to the store and pick up this great title because it's the only football game you'll ever need!
Owner and gamer, Andrew H King
It Rules 2000-12-23
this game rules i loved playing it anyone who likes football or ruffplay or just sports should get this game it is fun
